For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,667 students in Show Low, AZ (there are 4 private schools, serving 356 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Show Low, AZ are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Show Low, AZ are Show Low High School, Linden Elementary School and White Mountain Institute. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Show Low, AZ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arizona public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Show Low have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arizona public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Show Low, AZ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Show Low High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1201 N. Cougar Lane
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6200
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6200
Grades: 3-12
| 836 students
Rank: #22.
Linden Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1009 School House Ln
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6017
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6017
Grades: K-5
| 201 students
Rank: #33.
White Mountain Institute
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 N. Cougar Lane
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6210
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6210
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Rank: #44.
Nikolaus Homestead Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
761 E Mcneil
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6150
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6150
Grades: K-5
| 407 students
Rank: #55.
Whipple Ranch Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1350 N Central Ave
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6050
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6050
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #66.
Show Low Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
761 E Mcneil
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6100
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6100
Grades: 6-8
| 564 students
Rank: #77.
Wmi On Line
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500w. Old Linden Rd.
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6200
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6200
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
Rank: #88.
Sequoia Village School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
982 Full House Ln
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-1208
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-1208
Grades: K-12
| 202 students
Rank: n/an/a
Show Low Preschool
Special Education School
500 W Old Linden Rd
Show Low, AZ 85901
(520) 537-6000
Show Low, AZ 85901
(520) 537-6000
Grades: PK
| 13 students
Show Low, Arizona Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2114 Sandstone Rd
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6001
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6001
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
40 South 11th Street
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-5432
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-5432
Grades: K-12
| 106 students
1233 B Fawnbrook Drive
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-7412
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-7412
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
500 W Old Linden Rd
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6150
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-6150
Grades: 5-6
| 31 students
411 North 18th Place
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 532-0195
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 532-0195
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Successful Beginnings Charter School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
841 East Mcneil St
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-2365
Show Low, AZ 85901
(928) 537-2365
Grades: K-3
| 40 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Show Low, AZ?
The top ranked public schools in Show Low, AZ include Show Low High School, Linden Elementary School and White Mountain Institute.
How many public schools are located in Show Low?
9 public schools are located in Show Low.
What percentage of students in Show Low go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Show Low are educated in public schools (compared to the AZ state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Show Low?
Show Low public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arizona public schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Show Low are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Show Low include: Show Low Junior High School vs. Whipple Ranch Elementary School, Linden Elementary School vs. Sequoia Village School, Whipple Ranch Elementary School vs. Show Low Junior High School
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